ZIP 28469 · Brunswick County

Ocean Isle Beach, NC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 28469, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina averages $1,307/yr.

62.3%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#374 of 722
North Carolina rank
101
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Ocean Isle Beach, NC sits #17,459 nationally on average premium ($1,307) versus #15,278 on nonrenewal rate (0.65%).

$1,307
Avg premium (2022)
#17,459
of 25,593 on premium
#15,278
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
32nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
51/100
28469 - Ocean Isle Beach, NC

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B-
$1,307/yr
Avg premium, 68th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
74.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 28469's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,307 Lower than most lower than 68% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 28469. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in North Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 28469; crosshairs: North Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$639.0$1403.5$2167.9$2932.4$3696.90%2.3%4.7%7.0%9.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 28511 · Atlantic $778/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 28637 · Hildebran $935/yr · 3.09%
  • ZIP 27928 · Creswell $1,001/yr · 8.96%
  • ZIP 27203 · Asheboro $1,029/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 28040 · Ellenboro $1,048/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 28630 · Granite Falls $1,064/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 28681 · Taylorsville $1,081/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 28043 · Forest City $1,097/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28425 · Burgaw $1,107/yr · 2.35%
  • ZIP 27107 · Winston Salem $1,123/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 28092 · Lincolnton $1,139/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28705 · Bakersville $1,152/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 28033 · Crouse $1,167/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 27357 · Stokesdale $1,186/yr · 2.61%
  • ZIP 28023 · China Grove $1,194/yr · 2.77%
  • ZIP 28138 · Rockwell $1,209/yr · 3.90%
  • ZIP 27305 · Milton $1,220/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 28147 · Salisbury $1,229/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 27851 · Lucama $1,248/yr · 2.83%
  • ZIP 27941 · Harbinger $1,256/yr · 7.76%
  • ZIP 28347 · Hoffman $1,273/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 28772 · Rosman $1,284/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 27212 · Blanch $1,295/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 28469 · Ocean Isle Beach (this ZIP) $1,307/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 28732 · Fletcher $1,319/yr · 1.66%
  • ZIP 28315 · Aberdeen $1,336/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 28435 · Currie $1,353/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 27006 · Advance $1,371/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 27910 · Ahoskie $1,384/yr · 3.02%
  • ZIP 28422 · Bolivia $1,402/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 28745 · Lake Junaluska $1,422/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 27986 · Winton $1,432/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 27874 · Scotland Neck $1,448/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 27809 · Battleboro $1,466/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 28334 · Dunn $1,479/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 27866 · Pleasant Hill $1,505/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 28578 · Seven Springs $1,536/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 28105 · Matthews $1,562/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 28461 · Southport $1,588/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 28337 · Elizabethtown $1,617/yr · 5.09%
  • ZIP 27948 · Kill Devil Hills $1,634/yr · 6.98%
  • ZIP 28387 · Southern Pines $1,655/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 27534 · Goldsboro $1,687/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 28349 · Kenansville $1,753/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 27858 · Greenville $1,812/yr · 3.74%
  • ZIP 28431 · Chadbourn $1,868/yr · 3.52%
  • ZIP 28605 · Blowing Rock $1,941/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 28736 · Glenville $2,174/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 28207 · Charlotte $3,558/yr · 0.92%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,307/yr
Below-median premium
+26.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.66%
Avg severity: $49,043
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-76.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach, NC)

ZIP 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,307 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 101 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28469 comes in 26% below, the 32nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #374 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Waynesville (ZIP 28785) at $1,307, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 62.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28469. 1.66% of policies in ZIP 28469 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $49,043. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a drop of 76.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28469 have risen by 26.2%, ranging from $1,036 to $1,307 with a five-year average of $1,204, an annualized rate of +6.0% per year.

Brunswick County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.8 (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #3 of 100 North Carolina counties - 44% above the state mean of 66.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 75.3 · Community Resilience 74.8. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 28469 Compares

vs National Average
$1,307 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,307 vs $1,379
5% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28469, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,307
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28469.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,036 -
2019 $1,135 +9.5%
2020 $1,272 +12.1%
2021 $1,267 -0.4%
2022 $1,307 +3.2%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 28469, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,204
Premium Range
$1,036 - $1,307
Annual Change Rate
+6.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Brunswick County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 28469 via FIPS 37019. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.8
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 100 North Carolina counties · state mean 66.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $110,639,565

Social Vulnerability Index 75.3 · Community Resilience 74.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: North Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 28469's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 28469: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside North Carolina. County hazard context (Brunswick, NRI 95.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,307/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.65% here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 28469?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach, NC) averages $1,307 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 32nd percentile, #374 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +26.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28469: claims frequency (1.66%), loss ratio (62.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.65%), together placing this ZIP at the 32nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28469 compared to the national average?
At $1,307/yr, ZIP 28469 runs 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28469?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 28469 in North Carolina, a drop of 76.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28469 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28469 have ranged from $1,036 to $1,307, with a 5-year average of $1,204. The annualized change rate is +6.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28469 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28469 runs 5% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,307/yr), ranking #374 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 28469?
County NRI 95.8 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 28469 via Brunswick County FIPS 37019. In-state rank #3 of 100; national percentile 96th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 28469

This ZIP's premiums run at the 32nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.